Mission Fest Plan for Rural Church Societies
A column urging women’s missionary societies to organize an all day Mission Fest in late August. It outlines prayer, coordination with pastors, secure mite boxes, and literature from Dr. Armstrong and Dr. Morris. Details include inviting the whole congregation, collecting gifts, and sharing success in a future column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Christian Intelligencer
Armstrong
Nashville
Morris
Atlanta
The
Lhe Homes
The Gain of Being Young
The piece extols youth as full of energy and opportunity while stressing responsibility. It notes the value of vigor, urges young readers to take on meaningful projects, and cites a biblical exhortation about accountability alongside enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Young Men’s Christian Association
The
Christian Association of Men
Growth of Methodism in Japan Reaches 15 364 Members
The Japan Methodist Church now totals 15 364 members up 2 909 since the last General Conference. Sunday schools number 24 438 with 1 204 more, Epworth Leagues total 3 108 up 1 403. Church finances rose from 323 278 gold in 1910 to 63 648 in 1914. Congregations self-supporting grew to 25, aided churches 80 and preaching places 68 with 96 more in charge of missionaries, totaling 269 worship sites across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Canadian Methodist Church
Epworth
Empire
Paul at Athens Teaches About the Unknown God
In Athens Paul preaches to philosophers and crowds, explaining the Unknown God as the Creator near to all. He refutes idolatry, cites scripture about being God’s offspring, and urges seeking the Lord to find Him. The sermon centers on God not dwelling in temples and humanity's universal divine purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Thessalonica
Silas
Timothy
Athens
Jesus
Areopagus
Mars Hill
God
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Women’s Societies
C. L. Campbell
Japan
Malthla D. Babcock
the Sunday School
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